Children First In The Press
July 8, 2019
The Margaret L. Bates Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County awarded Children First a $5,000 grant to support a Career Readiness for Women course through the agency’s Families First Institute. The Institute is a family-focused initiative aimed at strengthening Sarasota County’s most economically vulnerable families. The grant will play a vital role in [...]
June 6, 2019
Every first Friday night of the month residents of Gran Paradiso, gather together to enjoy Happy Hour in the activities center at the clubhouse.
In February 2019, Dick and Deborah Miller assumed the responsibility of hosting the popular event introducing a “monthly theme” with decorations.
The monthly Happy hour event gives new residents an opportunity to meet [...]
May 20, 2019
In the summer of 2018, Children First quietly launched a new endeavor with a focus on young professionals who have a desire to change lives across our community: Generation GIV. In their effort to create a greater and more meaningful impact through philanthropy, members voted on three different projects and opted to fund the [...]
May 7, 2019
Children First and State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) are proud to announce the formalization of an Early Childhood Education Partnership. Students in the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education will complete their final teaching internship in Children First Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms. These students will intern with teachers in early [...]
April 22, 2019
On March 27th, a group from the Sarasota-Manatee Chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women attended a “Lunch & Learn” at Children First’s Marieb Early Learning Center. NCJW member and Children First Forever Ambassador Norma Cohen welcomed the group and spoke from her heart about why Children First is important to her.
Vice President of [...]
April 15, 2019
More than 330 supporters helped to create happily ever afters for the most at-risk youth in our community at Children First’s Fairytale Ball: the Enchanted Library. The evening focused on the organization’s mission to strengthen children and families, and provided many opportunities to support the nationally award-winning Head Start programming through live and silent auctions. [...]
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Today is the day! Join us at 12pm for the 2021 Unity Awards where CEO Philip Tavill is being honored for his contributions to our community alongside former Board Member and long-time supporter Trevor Harvey. ![]()
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'The earlier the investment, the greater the return.' Thank you to Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation for your incredible, continued support of our children and families and to the Herald-Tribune Media Group for sharing the news in today's edition!
For Barancik Foundation, a new round of community support
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“Addressing the systemic issues that impact generations of families requires sustained focus,” Barancik CEO Teri A Hansen said.
We are so proud to share with you a special feature about Children First, Board Chair Katherine Martucci, and CEO Philip Tavill that has been printed in SRQ Magazine’s February edition in honor of both our agency’s 60th and Philip’s 25th anniversaries! issuu.com/srqme/docs/srqfeb21_tributetobusiness/s/11670547![]()
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Tribute to Business highlights local luminaries who work hard to create economic opportunities on the Gulf Coast of Florida, and we are proud to share the incredible commitment to our mission shown by each and every staff member, board member, volunteer, and supporter who has helped us to reach these major milestones.![]()
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We encourage you to read about our long history within the community and share it with your loved ones as a proud Children First Ambassador and member of our Children First Family!
Roses are red, violets are blue, in celebration of this special day, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to you!![]()
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Although 2020 was an incredibly difficult year, your support helped us to start 2021, and our 60th anniversary, with positivity, hope, and celebration.![]()
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Thank you for always being there for the children and families we serve. We couldn't do it without you. Happy Valentine's Day from your Children First Family!